Payroll Specialist

Overview

Under direction of Payroll Manager, the Payroll Specialist assists with processing of weekly hourly payroll, taxes, garnishments and payroll deductions related to company benefits.

This position requires you to be on‑site at our Alpharetta, GA headquarters office, 5 days per week.

• Assists with all aspects of payroll process: review and calculate timecards and make applicable changes; compute wages and salaries, mandatory and voluntary deductions; and generates direct deposit files, paychecks, and pay stubs.
• Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Update payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, reviewing insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and nontaxable wages.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Provide payroll information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge

• Working knowledge of multi‑state payroll and year‑end process.
• Must work well under pressure to meet required deadlines.
• Skilled working with email and spreadsheets.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to prioritize work, excellent organizational skills, and initiative to improve processes.

• Minimum two (2) years payroll experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting preferred.

• Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing desk‑based tasks and occasionally stand or move around the office as needed.
• No Travel Required

Motrex is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.